Egliptin XR Sustained Release Tablet 50/500 Milligrams

Adult dose

The dosage of this medication is determined based on the patient's current treatment regimen, efficacy, and tolerance, not exceeding sitagliptin 100 mg and metformin 2000 mg. This medication should be taken once daily with meals, preferably at dinner, and the dosage should be gradually increased. The sustained-release tablet should be swallowed whole and not split, crushed, or chewed. This medication 100/1000 mg sustained-release tablet is taken once daily, 1 tablet at a time.

This medication contains both sitagliptin and metformin and is used in the treatment of diabetes. Firstly, serious allergic reactions may occur during the use of this medication, so if any symptoms such as hives, rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur, it is important to stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, there is a risk of acute pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, so if symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea occur, one must go to the hospital immediately. Patients with significantly reduced kidney function or specific health conditions such as severe infections, heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction should not use this medication. This medication should be temporarily suspended before examinations using iodine contrast agents, and resumed only after confirming that kidney function is normal following examination. This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. This medication can cause serious side effects such as hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis, so caution is needed if meals are skipped or there are irregular eating habits or vigorous exercise. In particular, elderly patients or those with weak kidney function need to undergo regular kidney function tests, and if kidney function deteriorates, the use of this medication should be stopped. During use, vitamin B12 levels may decrease, so it is advisable to confirm this through regular blood tests. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, so excessive drinking should be avoided while taking this medication. If undergoing surgery, this medication should be stopped 48 hours before the operation and resumed only after normal oral intake and recovery of kidney function post-surgery. When used in conjunction with other diabetes medications or insulin, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so dose adjustments may be necessary as instructed by a doctor. During use, symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, or upper respiratory infections may appear, so if these symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Finally, this medication may not be fully absorbed and may be excreted in stool, so if the medication is found in stool, medical personnel should be informed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, rash, cutaneous vasculitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• upper respiratory infection
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• nasopharyngitis
• constipation
• muscle pain
• limb pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Maintaining appropriate temperature and container conditions will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Bright blue oval sustained-release film-coated tablet with convex sides

Package unit

28 tablets/bottle, 56 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle